Very creative. Nice bike. I was interested in the drop out spread. I have
widened a number of frames from 126 to 130 and have considered taking one
to 135 but have hesitated.
Michael
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:32:21 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote:
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> Hi list,
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> Firstly an apology for the
I always enjoy seeing the bikes we all build. Yours looks quite nice and seems
a creative solution to your cycling needs. How did you enjoy your first wheel
build?
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Thanks for the comments.
I was also hesitant to spread the dropouts that far but there wasn't much
to lose. My main concern was losing the brake bridge, so I used tie-down
straps to support that and the chainstay bridge. I have no idea whether
there is any practical effect to that, though. Luck
Now that is a cool build.Drivetrain is particularly interesting.
Looks like a big BMX bike, i.e. tons of fun.
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:32:21 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote:
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> Hi list,
>
> Firstly an apology for the limited Rivendell content, but maybe some
> members will be intere
Very nice, Tom!
I stuck w/ drops, but very similar w/ what I was doing w/ the canti-Rom; I
really like the MSO tire. The Rom didn't have the issue w/ the derailleur
that you ran into, but the IGH is a good solution in this case. Like the
color, too.
Enjoy it!
On Sunday, September 29,
Nicely documented build! I love all the detailed photos... Seems like a great
re-purposing. In intrigued by the igh option, and that crank cog seems awfully
small. I've got a beater XO3 that is waiting for a series of winter
projects... Ss/fixed or ugh are both on the list of potentials.
Love the rims (Rigida Sputnik); I only wish they were avail in the US...
Wonder if Riv could stock these (hint hint)
Beautiful, simple build, Tom... very Rivish... Makes you just want to hop
on and ride
BB
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 6:32:21 AM UTC-4, Tom Harrop wrote:
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> Hi list,
I'm pretty sure Rigida rims are made in China. They're cheap here, but
theirs were also the only rims I could find that are wide, silver and have
36 holes and aren't disc-specific. Mavic rims are about 1.5–2 times the
price, and Velocity rims are only available in very few places and are far
mo
That gearing ought to be excellent for at least mild singletrack. Tell us
how it does on steep hills.
Note that the drag in the less efficient gears might moderate as the parts
wear in. I know that with the old AW, drag was minimal in the non-direct
gears.
I've been giving singletrack-appropriate
